The work, skills, or products made by artisans; the practice of skilled craftsmanship in traditional trades.
From artisan (from Italian artigiano, meaning 'craftsman') plus -ry (suffix forming abstract nouns). Emerged in English in the 16th century with the rise of guild-based craftsmanship.
Artisanry in medieval guilds was incredibly strict—craftspeople had to complete multi-year apprenticeships and create a 'masterpiece' just to be recognized, creating quality standards that lasted centuries.
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